KSP seeking Lyon Co. reckless homicide suspect

Kentucky State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a Tennessee man wanted for reckless homicide in Lyon County.

According to a news release, 31-year-old Jose Antonio of Portland, Tennessee had been operating a vehicle the wrong way in the westbound lanes of I-24 in Lyon County on June 22, 2020, resulting in a head-on collision that took the life of a passenger in the other vehicle.

A Lyon County Grand Jury indicted Antonio on charges of reckless homicide, four counts of fourth-degree assault, driving on a DUI suspended license and failure to maintain insurance and an arrest warrant was issued in November of 2021.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Antonio is asked to contact Kentucky State Police, Post 1 at 270-856-3721 or anonymously at 1-800-222-5555.